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French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Empire Flame Mahogany Drop Front Secretaire Abattant Secretary Desk. Item features 2
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown Empire Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Chapman Italian Neoclassical Burl Wood Patchwork Olivewood Tall Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Neoclassical Burl Wood Patchwork Olivewood Tall Secretary Desk by Chapman. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Wood

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk Johannes Sorth
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Tall Danish Modern Bookcase with Secretary Desk by Johannes Sorth. Tambour door and drawers
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Antique 19th C. Chippendale George III Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk
Located in Philadelphia, PA
drawer missing pull), very nice antique secretary desk. Circa Mid 19th Century. Measurements: 45" H x
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Unknown George III Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cherry Abbatant Secretary Desk for Bloomingdales
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Louis XVI Style Cherry Wood Abbatant Secretary Desk for Bloomingdale's. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Secretaires

Materials

Cherry

Vintage French Provincial Blue Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby
By Danby
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage French Provincial Blue Distress Painted Bookcase Tall Secretary Desk by Danby. Item
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Vintage Solid Wood Italian Desk Secretary Credenza
Located in Pasadena, TX
design of solid wood makes this unique credenza a rare find. Cabinets open to expose pull out desk with
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Credenzas

Materials

Burl

Edwards and Roberts Antique Inlaid Secretary Desk, 1860-1875, London
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Stately Mahogany inlaid leather top secretary desk, London England 1860-1875 by Cabinetmakers
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Glass, Mahogany

Vintage Swedish Modern Teak Sideboard / Secretary Desk by Brantorps
By Brantorps Möbelfabrik AB
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Swedish / Scandinavian Modern teak sideboard secretary desk / cabinet
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Secretary Desk with Hidden Vanity Mirror
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak secretary desk crafted of teak with book-matched grain across the drawers. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Teak

French Provincial Vanity Secretary or Ladies Desk w/Distressed Antiqued Finish
Located in Topeka, KS
Marvelous Mid-20th Century French Provincial & Country style vanity, secretary, or Ladies Desk with
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown French Provincial Vanities

Materials

Brass

1940s Maddox Chippendale Mahogany Serpentine Secretary Writing Desk Bookcase
By Maddox Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous serpentine oxbow secretary desk by Maddox Tables of Jamestown NY. Made from American
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT!
By Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Teak Pull Out Desk Secretary Desk Bachelor Chest Bookcase Bow Front MINT! Inspected vintage
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Vintage secretary / desk by Musterring made in the 60s
Located in Breda, NB
Vintage secretary / desk by Musterring made in the 60s. Dimensions: Width: 88.5 cm Height: 99 cm
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

1950s English Modern Bar Cabinet + Secretary Desk in Mahogany
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: England Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Lebus Era: 1950s Materials: Mahogany, Glass Measurements: 54" wide x 15" deep x 42.5" tall
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

A rare wall-mounted secretary desk - 1950s French Reconstruction Style
By Pierre Guariche, Rene Gabriel, Roger Landault, Marcel Gascoin
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A rare 1950s wall-mounted secretary desk in the French Reconstruction style. Crafted from solid oak
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Hollywood Regency Secretary Desk Secretaire Bookcase w/ Chinese Motif
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hollywood Regency secretary desk secretaire bookcase with hand-painted Chinese motif featuring a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Roger Landault — “Junior” Secretary Desk for Meubles ABC, France, 1951
By Pierre Guariche, Marcel Gascoin, Roger Landault, Rene Gabriel
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
An exceptionally rare “Junior” secretary desk in light oak, designed by Roger Landault and produced
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Erling Torvits Walnut Secretary Desk with Wave Front, Denmark, 1960s
By Erling Torvits
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This elegant secretary desk was designed by Erling Torvits in Denmark in the 1960s. Crafted in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique 19th C Empire Drop Front Desk Secretaries
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Antique 19th C Empire Drop Front Desk Secretaries.
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Midcentury French Style Black Lacquer Chinoiserie Secretary Desk / Cabinet
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a midcentury French style hand painted chinoiserie secretary with a unique bombe form base
Category

Mid-20th Century American Chinoiserie Secretaires

Materials

Leather, Glass, Lacquer

Vintage Late Art Deco Waterfall Walnut Chifferobe Secretary Desk Dresser Armoire
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Art Deco Waterfall style mirrored chifferobe cabinet / secretary / vanity desk
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Walnut

George Nelson Thin Edge Secretary Desk Cabinet for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
1950s original Thin Edge secretary desk cabinet designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Danish Modern Secretary Desk with Sliding Door Storage, 1960s
Located in Seattle, WA
A vintage Danish Modern secretary desk from the 1960s featuring clean lines,warm veneer, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Federal Style Flame Mahogany Secretary Desk / Display Cabinet Brass Eagle
By Mahogany Associates
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a beautiful inlaid flame mahogany Federal style secretary desk with tambour doors. It has
Category

Mid-20th Century American Federal Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Omni Freestanding Shelving Unit w/ Secretary Desk by George Nelson
By George Nelson
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Modular freestanding unit with secretary desk. Walnut wood with omni metal rods.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Napoleon III Ebony Chiffonier with Secretary Desk, Brass Inlay Detailing
Located in Madrid, ES
This charming and practical Napoleon III style chiffonier with hidden secretary desk has been
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

MCM Jack Van Der Molen Secretary Desk and Dresser for Vanleigh
By Jack Van der Molen, Vanleigh Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
MCM Jack Van Der Molen Secretary Desk and Dresser for Vanleigh. The first drawer pulls out as a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Cerused Carved Scallop Oak Leather Wrapped Campaign Portable Secretary Desk
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Tooled off white leather wrapped Campaign style transportable trunk shape secretary desk with
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Cerused White Wash Oak Drop Front Secretary Desk Bookcase Credenza
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Multi use limed oak credenza with built in drop front secretary. Beautiful large and heavy circular
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Oak

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th century walnut Spanish fall-front secretary with molded carvings in drawers and doors
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Model 63 Drop Front Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Tørring Møbelfabrik, HNJ Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: HNJ Møbel / Tørring Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 35" wide x 17" deep x 42.5" tall Condition: I...
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Bookcase With Secretary/Desk Made In Teak, Danish Design From 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Made of teak and dating from the 1960s, this impressive bookcase with secretary/desk is a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Swedish Two-Piece Teak Cabinet or Secretary Desk by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
cleverly converts into a secretary desk, along with two adjustable shelves and three drawers. Meanwhile
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Danish Blue Painted Rococo Secretary Desk in the Manner of Mathias Ortmann
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful Danish Rococo secretary desk executed in the manner of cabinetmaker Mathias Ortmann (1692
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Bronze

Spanish Fall-Front Secretary Desk in Carved Oak, Spain, circa 1950
Located in Miami, FL
Mid 20th century walnut Spanish front cabinet with molded carvings and two compartments, the hight
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Secretaires

Materials

Oak

A drop-front secretary desk in mahogany veneer - René-Jean Caillette - France
By Marcel Gascoin, Pierre Guariche, René-Jean Caillette, Rene Gabriel
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
A beautiful drop-front secretary desk in mahogany veneer, designed by René-Jean Caillette for
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Secretary Desk with Drop-Front Writing Surface and Chevron Veneer, 1930
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
This striking Art Deco secretary desk and storage cabinet showcases the bold geometry and refined
Category

Mid-20th Century Art Deco Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Swedish 1856 Two-part Painted Secretary with Four Doors and Slant Front Desk
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish 19th century two-part painted wood secretary circa 1856 with slant front desk, four doors
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Antique Italian or Dutch Small Rococo Bombe Secretary Desk w/ Marquetry, c 1870
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
An exquisite 19th century Rococo secretary in mahogany with bombe front & sides, with floral
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Dutch Rococo Secretaires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood, Kingwood, Tulipwood

Country French Walnut Baker Secretary with Drop Desk Mini Bar and Lattice Doors
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Asheville, NC
drop desk with Baker key, brass hinges and handles. Mirrored mini bar. Dovetail drawers. Excellent
Category

Mid-20th Century English French Provincial Secretaires

Materials

Fruitwood

Burl Wood Thick Glass Shelves 3 Bay Wall Unit
By Milo Baughman, Pace Collection
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mirror chrome polished stainless steel frame, burl wood cabinets, thick glass shelves Mid-Century
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Quirky Danish Mid Century Secretary Desk
Located in London, GB
Stunning Danish secretary desk with a pull out work surface, small drawers and sliding glass doors.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Richardson Bros Co. Secretary Desk
By Richardson Brothers
Located in Spokane Valley, WA
Mid century secretary desk by Richardson Bros Co. never have I seen one of these beauties. Gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Midcentury T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Secretary Cabinet, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Detroit, MI
This exceptional vintage midcentury secretary desk with bookcase was designed by British-born T.H
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Mid-19th Century French Secretary Desk
Located in Westmount, Quebec
A mid-19th century French Secretary desk Mahogany and limewood inlaid Measures: 1m 57 x 1m (61" 5
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Egon Ostergaard Teak Rolltop Secretary Desk
By Egon Ostergaard
Located in Detroit, MI
This iconic mid century Swedish modern Egon Ostergaard teak cylinder rolltop secretary desk cabinet
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Mengel Drop Front Secretary Desk by Raymond Loewy
By Mengel Furniture Co., Raymond Loewy
Located in Phoenix, AZ
This fully restored drop front secretary desk is an iconic piece designed by Raymond Loewy for
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Iron

Rosewood Danish Desk Secretary
Located in New York, NY
Original Danish desk secretary in excellent condition. Brass fixtures on the item are in excellent
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Teak Secretary Desk by Turnidge of London
By Turnidge Furniture
Located in Norcross, GA
This is a beautiful teak secretary with 4 drawers and a cabinet door with key. Made by Turnidge of
Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Wrought Iron, Brass and Leather Secretary Desk by Mallin Furniture
By Tommi Parzinger, Mallin
Located in Houston, TX
This secretary or desk is a really unique piece of vintage furniture. The drawer opens up and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Italian Gilded and Hand Painted Wood Writing Desk Secretary, 1950s
By Fornasetti
Located in Brussels, Ixelles
Rare midcentury Italian secretary set : hand decorated foldable writing desk with green lacquering
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Walter Wirtz for Wilhem Renz Secretary Bureau Desk Teak, Germany, 1960s
By Walter Wirz, Wilhelm Renz
Located in Vienna, Vienna
A rare vintage writing desk secretary in teak, designed by Walter Wirtz and manufactured by Wilhem
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood, Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Wood Drop Front Secretary Desk
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Detroit, MI
This midcentury Danish modern teak secretary desk designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Secretary of Louis XV, Stamped by Jean Baptiste Saunier, 18th Century
By J. B. Saunier
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Upholstered secretary with curved front and decorated sides inlaid with geometric butterfly wing
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Secretary Desk in Mahogany with Pull Out Writing Surface
Located in s Heer Arendskerke, NL
Stunning Mid-Century Scandinavian modern secretary desk in Mahogany The pull out shelf is sturdy
Category

20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Mahogany

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Mid Century Secretary Desk For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mid century secretary desk you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each mid century secretary desk for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are 208 variations of the antique or vintage mid century secretary desk you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mid century secretary desk — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mid century secretary desk, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made mid century secretary desk has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, Gianfranco Frattini and Egon Ostergaard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mid Century Secretary Desk?

Prices for a mid century secretary desk can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $695 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,978.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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